Rajinder Gupta


Rajinder Gupta is an Indian politician and industrialist who has been serving as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Punjab since November 2025. He is the founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Trident Group, an Indian conglomerate engaged in textiles, paper and chemicals.
Gupta was awarded the Padma Shri in 2007 for his contributions to trade and industry. In 2025, he was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of India's Parliament, representing the state of Punjab.

Early life and business career

Gupta was born on 2 January 1959 in Bathinda, Punjab. He began his entrepreneurial career in the 1980s with the establishment of Abhishek Industries, a fertiliser manufacturing venture founded in 1985. He later entered the textile sector in 1991 with the establishment of a yarn manufacturing unit in Barnala, Punjab.
The business was rebranded as the Trident Group in 2011 and expanded into home textiles, paper, chemicals and power generation. The group operates manufacturing facilities in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh and exports its products internationally.
In 2022, Gupta stepped down from executive responsibilities and assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus, citing health and family reasons.

Political career

In 2025, Gupta was nominated by the Aam Aadmi Party as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Punjab. He was elected unopposed following the resignation of Sanjeev Arora and was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in November 2025.
Prior to his election, Gupta resigned from public positions, including his role as Vice-Chairman of the Punjab State Economic Policy and Planning Board.
According to declarations reported by The Times of India, Gupta disclosed assets worth over ₹5,000 crore in his election affidavit.

Public and institutional roles

Gupta has held several public and institutional roles, including:
He has also been involved in sports administration and served as president of the Punjab Cricket Association.

Awards and recognition